Starting a modelling agency was never the intention for Rebecca Morgan’s mother, the legendary agent Nanette Morgan, known to her family and friends as Nan. For the mother of seven — six girls and one boy — working outside of the home was not part of the plan.
Researchers discovered that anxious individuals utilize a less optimal region of the forebrain when navigating socially challenging situations compared to their non-anxious counterparts. This was determined through brain scans that mapped regions active during simulated social scenarios.
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Throughout evolution, humans have developed a natural inclination to be cautious and apprehensive in various situations. Our minds are equipped with multiple hair-trigger systems that continuously scan for potential threats. However, if we assert ourselves and meet our personal needs, we are less likely to react impulsively towards others. Remember, cultivating self-assurance and fulfilment promotes
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Robert Nelson has invested hundreds of millions in Altos Labs, a biotech company working on ways to rejuvenate cells and eliminate disease
Hawaiians are still grappling with the emergency caused by wildfires that destroyed Lahaina, but Indigenous leaders are thinking about the future of the community and how to rebuild.
Native Hawaiians fear Maui wildfire destruction will lead to their cultural erasure Read More »
Did you know that more than half of all Americans experience a certain level of fear when it comes to sharks? It might seem irrational, but there are both logical and irrational reasons behind it. Great White Sharks specifically tend to strike terror even though actual attacks are quite rare. This fear stems from their
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Despite a fear of heights, Eric Sparling wanted to conquer the Knife Edge in Maine by himself. Along the way, he learned to be kinder to himself and accept help.
I might never conquer my fear of heights, but I’m trying one peak at a time Read More »
For many book writers, AI is a threat to their livelihood and the very idea of creativity
The Rise of AI: Fears and a Story to Tell Read More »
Our brain activates our body’s anxiety alarm system when it makes threat predictions. These predictions are based on past experiences, stored in memory as fear conditioning and threat beliefs. However, our threat bias often leads us to overestimate risk and underestimate our ability to cope, resulting in false alarms. Understanding and recognizing your own threat
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Aging is a natural process, and many things can be done to minimize the challenges that come with it.
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